Termites pose an intense threat to homes in our area year-round. Across the southern half of the country, every yard in a suburban neighborhood will likely have at least one and probably multiple colonies of subterranean termites.

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Mosquitoes Threat Level

The local population of mosquitoes is at its peak this time of year and these pests are much more than just an incredible nuisance to residents. They present a significant health risk due to diseases they carry like West Nile Virus and Encephalitis which can be transmitted to your family and pets through a single bite.

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Fleas & Ticks Threat Level

During the warmest months, flea and tick populations are at their peak in our area. These pests reproduce very quickly and they have become increasingly resistant to common treatment methods which allows the breeding cycle to continue. Additionally, they pose a significant health risk to both humans and pets as any warm-blooded host will do.

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Fire Ants Threat Level

Fire ant populations are at their highest this time of year. Keep an eye out for their signature mounds as wandering too close a nest can result in multiple stings from multiple ants in just a matter of seconds. In addition to their painful stings, fire ants can pose a real danger to those who suffer from allergic reactions.

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Carpenter Bees Threat Level

You can’t go outside in our area right now without seeing large Carpenter Bees hovering around wooden structures. Most active this time of year, they can cause significant damage as they bore holes in wood including decks, fences, window sills and wooden patio furniture to lay eggs. These large bees resemble bumble bees, but have a bare, shiny black abdomen. The male bees are the most aggressive, however, they do not have stingers. The female bees will sting, but only if provoked.

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Wildlife Threat Level

As the temperatures cool, local wildlife including squirrels, raccoons and roof rats will begin seeking a warm place to call home for the winter and your home could be the perfect spot. Unusual noises in your attic or walls or droppings in your pantry or along the baseboards are signs that some unwanted guests have moved in.

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Squirrels Threat Level

As the temperatures cool, squirrels will begin seeking a warm place to call home for the winter and your home could be the perfect spot. Unusual noises in your attic or walls or droppings in your pantry or along the baseboards are signs that some unwanted guests have moved in.

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Rodents Threat Level

Rodents like house mice, Norway rats and roof rats are a year-round problem in our area. They can enter your home through almost any opening or crack and reproduce very quickly making them difficult to control. They also transmit bacteria, can cause structural damage and carry fleas, ticks and mites into the home when they move in.

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Ants Threat Level

Populations of our local ant species like Argentine, Pharaoh and Odorous House Ants begin to rapidly increase this time of year and they are all in search of sources of food and water. A minor problem can quickly become a major infestation as different ant species require different methods of treatment making them very difficult for homeowners to control on their own.

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Stinging Insects Threat Level

Wasps, Hornets and Yellowjackets send over 500,000 people to the emergency room each year and their populations are high in our area this time of year. These pests are very territorial and will attack in large numbers if they feel threatened. Residents should avoid nests and cover food and drink when outdoors to avoid an unwanted air assault.